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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,527.93, 4,868.43 and 1,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,527.93, 4,868.43 and 1,956.08 is: 2,699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,527.93 : 4,868.43 = 1,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,527.93/4,868.43 = 1,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,527.93x = 4,868.43 × 1,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,527.93x = 9,523,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,038.55/3,527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.33

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